MISM - Management Information Systems

MISM 2115. Technological Applications in Business Decision Making (3-0-3) Fundamental technologies supporting business decision-making using statistical analysis, spreadsheet applications, and database concepts are presented. Decision-making tools are presented independent from any specific software package.

MISM 3109. Principles of Information Technology Management for Non-Business Majors (3-0-3) Prerequisites: Completion of MISM 2115 and CPSC 1301 (with a grade of C or better). Emphasis on management decisions involving single and multi-user systems, network architecture, database management systems, and the software development process. Students survey types of information systems used by modern organizations: transaction processing, decision support, executive information, functional area support, strategic, and expert systems. (Note: This course is open to non-business majors only -- business majors should take MISM 3115)

MISM 3111. Structured Programming with COBOL 1 (3-0-3) An introduction to Common Business Oriented Language (COBOL) with special emphasis on the techniques of structured programming. Several computer projects to accompany lecture material are included.

MISM 3112. Structured Programming with COBOL 2 (3-0-3)Prerequisite: MISM 3111. This course is a continuation of MISM 3111.

MISM 3115. Principles of Information Technology Management (3-0-3)Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division business core (Areas A and F) with a grade of C or better in each course. Emphasis on management decisions involving single and multi-user systems, network architecture, database management systems, and the software development process. Students survey types of information systems used by modern organizations: transaction processing, decision support, executive information, functional area support, strategic, and expert systems.

MISM 3118. Global e-Business (3-0-3)Prerequisite: MISM 3115 or MISM 3109 with a grade of C or better. Examination of electronic commerce in a global market. Course includes strategies for electronic commerce, Web-based electronic commerce opportunities, Web site design and evaluation, Web technology and supporting applications.

MISM 3125. Information Systems Analysis (3-0-3)Prerequisite: MISM 3115 or MISM 3109. Emphasizes the initial phases of the system's development life cycle as used in an information system feasibility study: investigation, analysis, and logical design. Applications consist of practical organization problems.

MISM 3135. Introduction to AS/400 Operations (3-0-3)Prerequisite: MISM 3115 or MISM 3109. An overview of the IBM Application Systems/400 architecture and facilities. Topics include operating system concepts and introduction to control language, menu structure, screen displays, creation and maintenance of libraries and files and database organization and access.

MISM 3155. Web Design and Development (3-0-3)Prerequisite: MISM 3115 or MISM 3109. Concepts of web analysis, design and development are presented independent from any specific programming language. Students will develop a web site that integrates interactivity and animation. A basic understanding of computer literacy is required in order to take this course.

MISM 3165. RPG Programming 1 (3-0-3)Prerequisites: Completion of MISM 3115 or MISM 3109 with a "C" or better. An introduction to the elements of programming utilizing RPG (Report Program Generator) and program documentation. The specific orientation will be toward RPG as it is used on IBM hardware. Applications will be taken from its use in a day-to-day professional programming environment and in report generation.

MISM 4117. Strategic Information Resource Management (3-0-3) Equivalent Course: MGMT 4117.  Prerequisite: MISM 3115 and MGMT 3115. This course studies strategic management and implementation of technology, the social environment of information systems, and how information is managed as an organizational resource. Topics include the integration of business strategy with systems design, leveraging information and information technology for strategic advantage, and approaches to integrate and align technology with corporate strategic planning and management. Effective information systems use and defining systems that support the operational, administrative, and strategic needs throughout the organization will also be addressed.

MISM 4125. Object Oriented Application Programming Projects on the AS/400 (3-0-3)Prerequisite: MISM 3135. Concepts of object-oriented design based on application programming projects on the AS/400. Project/topics to be assigned based on a real or simulated business organization. The student will utilize all the resources of the AS/400 and draw on the knowledge gained in all previous information systems classes.

MISM 4135. Database Design (3-0-3)Prerequisite: MISM 3115. Investigation of database design technology translating user information needs into working databases with an emphasis on relational models and software.

MISM 4136. Object Oriented Analysis, Design, and Applications (3-0-3)Prerequisite: MISM 3115. Concepts of object-oriented analysis, design, and development are presented independent from any specific programming language. Students will develop a project in an object oriented language of their choice.

MISM 4145. Data Communication (3-0-3)Prerequisite: MISM 3115. The design and management of computer-based networks for business applications. Hardware, software, and security in a business environment are discussed.

MISM 4185. Information Technology Project Management (3-0-3)Prerequisite: MISM 4135 or MISM 4145 and senior standing. This is a senior capstone course that emphasizes the application of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) standards and framework to manage information technology projects. Students apply project management principles to the IT industry through case studies, and complete an IT research project resulting in a senior thesis and presentation. This course prepares students to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). .

MISM 4899. Independent Study (3 hours) Prerequisites: MISM major and senior standing. Independent study in a selected area of computer information systems. Study will be directed by a faculty member representing the chosen area of specialization. Candidates must present a minimum 1500-word plan through the instructor and the Department Chair to the office of the Dean for approval.